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‘Best butcher shop in Northampton’ announces it is closing its doors for good after incredible 88 years of trade
The 'best butcher shop in Northampton' has announced it is closing its doors for good after incredible 88 years of trade.
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Major plans unveiled to build 30 new homes as extension to quiet village in Northamptonshire
An estate of 30 new build homes would help with a ‘critical need’ in West Northants, according to developers.
Popular Northampton tearoom announces closure after 10 years of serving 'loyal and wonderful' customers
A popular tearoom in Northampton is set to close after 10 years of serving “loyal and wonderful” customers.
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Two Northampton colleges open merger talks to expand courses, skills training and employer links
Two of Northampton’s largest colleges have revealed they are exploring plans to merge.
‘Without them I wouldn’t be here’ - Northamptonshire cardiac arrest survivor backs Air Ambulance appeal
A retired Northamptonshire librarian whose life was saved by The Air Ambulance Service has urged others to give them support.
Police to use live facial recognition in four Northamptonshire town centres over the next two months
Police will use live facial recognition (LFR) technology in four Northamptonshire town centres on a number of occasions over the next two months.
Plans approved to turn shuttered-up former vets building into betting shop in Northampton
Plans to convert a shuttered-up unit in Northampton, which was most recently used as a vets, into a new betting shop have been approved by the council.
Have your say on latest planning applications in Northampton including listed building consent
Two planning applications have been published by West Northamptonshire Council, giving residents the chance to review and comment.
Man in 50s in hospital with serious life-threatening injuries after electric scooter crash in Northampton
A man has been left seriously injured after a collision involving an electric scooter on a Northampton industrial estate.
Teenager found guilty of attempted murder in Northampton after stabbing left victim in hospital for 'extensive period'
An 18-year-old man has been found guilty of attempted murder after a stabbing in Northampton, which left the victim in hospital for an “extensive period”.
'I’m absolutely heartbroken' - Pensioner speaks out as 'lifeline' community bus service in Northamptonshire set to close
A Northamptonshire woman has paid tribute to a “lifeline” community bus service which “makes you feel like you’re not alone in the world”, ahead of its closure.
Blue Ford Fiesta crashes into lamp-post off busy Northampton roundabout, police confirm
Police have revealed more details after a blue Ford Fiesta, which crashed into lamp-post off a busy Northampton roundabout this morning.
Northampton pub landlords share heartfelt goodbye after two-and-a-half years – as they take over popular pub nearby
The landlords of a popular pub in Northampton have announced they are stepping down after two-and-a-half years in charge – but have revealed they are already behind the bar at another venue just down the road.
Three more offences added to arrest warrant of Northampton paedophile who has fled abroad
A judge has added three bail breach offences to the list of offences that an on-the-run pervert is wanted for.
Owner of two quirky gift shops named finalist for ‘independent gift retailer of the year’ across the Midlands and Wales
The owner of two quirky gift shops in Northamptonshire has been named a finalist in an award category for ‘independent gift retailer of the year’ across the Midlands and Wales.
Family appeals for witnesses after daily lives of pedestrians aged 68 and 46 'significantly impacted' by collision in Northampton
A family is appealing for witnesses as the daily lives of a mother and son have been “significantly impacted” by a collision in Northampton.
Bar on busy street in Northampton could be closed down after string of complaints from neighbours
A bar on one of Northampton’s busiest streets could be closed down after a string of complaints from neighbours about noise and disturbance.
85-year-old ‘bruised and traumatised’ after falling over embankment edge from pitch black pathway in Northampton
An 85-year-old man has been left “bruised and traumatised” after falling over the edge of an embankment from a pitch black pathway in Northampton.
'Most special group': Rugby director hails Northampton school boys after stunning victory over Epsom at Allianz Stadium
A Northampton school’s director of rugby hailed his side as the best the school has ever produced after his side clinched victory in the final of a prestigious national rugby competition.
Look inside stunning barn conversion home in Northamptonshire countryside with acres of land
A stunning barn conversion home in the Northamptonshire countryside has been added to the market.